New York bill, AB 1725, would prohibit the sale or slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, sheep or pigs and allow them to be moved only for veterinary care or humane euthanasia.

Veterinary care or humane euthanasia would be required to be provided "immediate[]". These animals once non-ambulatory could only be moved with a sling, stoneboat, or "on other sled-like or wheeled conveyances". The bill would prohibit these animals from being "dragged, pushed with a tractor, forklift, or other equipment; lifted unless with full body support or otherwise moved inhumanely".

Any violation would be a misdemeanor. Penalties include a fine up to $2,500 and a year in jail.

Go here for more on a similar law in California and a recent court opinion upholding most of the law calculated to protect non-ambulatory or downer cattle, sheep and pigs from abusive mistreatment at slaughter houses. The bill would also prevent such animals from being slaughtered. 

The bill is pending in the Agriculture Committees.  Find here New York Assembly members, including your own. Find Assembly Agriculture Committee members here. (just click on their names on the left to find contact info)  Write (faxes or letters are best) or call and urge them to pass A.B. 1725 to protect non-ambulatory animals from abuse.